TURF BLESSED … “The green curves” is the name full of humor and poetry chosen by Marron Rouge for his new creation, the result of a successful collaboration with designer Benjamin Rousse. The idea for the project came from the discovery of synthetic grass by Jean-Marc Attia, creator of the brand Marron Rouge, who had initially proposed the collection “Grass”, with 3 stools with seat recycled synthetic turf. This grass is recovered on sports fields. Jean-Marc wanted to open a space for creativity to other designers and he naturally ask Benjamin Rousse giving him carte blanche to think about furniture using this material. Thus the “Green curves’ bench was born. What sit creativity Brown Red

THE GENESIS OF THE PROJECT For Marron Rouge, the desire to work with Benjamin Rousse was born following a meeting on the exhibition desDesigners on Eurexpo Lyon organized by Maud Rondard. Benjamin had his “Bench Pebble”. Jean Marc was sensitive to the aesthetic, poetic and environmental approach to this creation. Benjamin enjoyed the Jean-Marc approach as a designer, and diversion of material, its sensitivity to materials recycling and upcycling. So both shared the common desire to create pieces that challenge. The thinking was to highlight the matter that is too often now considered a poor material and divert it to make “something” aesthetic and comfortable. The irregularity of this material called synthetic grass associated with a more contemporary form of this object is something unique, aesthetic and comfortable. The result is a contrast between a geometric wood structure and seat curves inviting comfort. The sight of this material inspires sensuality. GreenCurvesis amodular bench: the number of “rollers” turfmay vary, leavinga spaceonlywith woodenslats

After studying at the school of Condé Lyon, Benjamin Rousse has sharpened his work at the School of Fine Arts in Saint-Etienne. Graduated from the School of Art and Design in Saint-Etienne (ESADSE) Design of a DNAP then a DNSEP product design in 2011.

It focuses on a holistic approach to design that fits into the life of every day, while questioning the space and the object. Objects, spaces, simple and functional combining aesthetics and gaiety. A relationship between form / function, full / empty and matter / poetry. If Benjamin Rousse research modularity, it is more interactivity of interest. The design is a development factor for companies, he worked increasingly with companies looking for originality, a major factor of distinction and credibility, brand image.

His professional background is varied. It develops concepts, furniture, sets for publishers, brands, galleries and individuals; juggling between industrial design and design gallery … From the mirror to street furniture to shoes, to fashion through the creation of a sailor He had the opportunity to work for The EDITORIAL, Workshop Espinosa, Duravit, Cardinal Group, Greater Lyon, Marron Rouge, Veolia, Bensimon, Jean-Paul Gaultier … His work is a reflection of the character: simple, honest, curious, poetic.

He has participated in several exhibitions: LYON CITY DESIGN at great God hotel in Lyon (audience award for its roller bench), PARIS DESIGN WEEK, HOME live Eurexpo design DESIGN TOUR Lyon in 2013 when he was awarded the prize “heart stroke” of the jury for its scenery and its work,

Designer’s Days (OF DAYS) Home Around the World BENSIMON in Lyon, Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, Parade Children Terribles / Junior Gaultier and The ARCAD

So far it does not remain “compartmentalized” in one area, but rather interact in various fields, furniture, art of the table, fashion ….

The 2nd year at the Institute Paul Bocuse is punctuated by large groups of work. In this case, Upfront is a project combining creativity, expertise and professionalism. The creation of a temporary restaurant requires perfect preparation, through involvement of each exchange between the Management section of the Restoration and the Culinary, allowed them to find their restaurant concept and imagine the first plans decoration, and raw recipes.

The theme of the Mountain, has inspired them right away. Their concept moved to the Institute in April, in the Spring. They then chose to work the season products, and imagine decorated in spring colors while keeping own textures to the Mountain: wood, stone and greenery.

And of course they selected the bench Green Curves and the Marron Rouge Grass stools B. The set design is rather successful, judge for yourself.

This year, I don’t have the heart… At this time of the year, I typically send you my best wishes for the new year and present you with a few of our sales. But this year, well, I just don’t have the heart.

This January 7, 2015 will be marked forever by the killing of 12 people at Charlie Hebdo, the famous French satirical newspaper.

This january 8th, 2015 will be market by the death of a lady policemam killed by a terrorist in Paris .

This January 9, 2015 will be forever marked by the death of 5 people in a kosher supermarket in Paris, and the two perpetrators of the attack against Charlie Hebdo

RED

I bow to all the victims of this barbaric act. I cry for these human beings who have left us because they were free to express their thoughts through their words and art. January 7 will be marked forever in my mind as September 11, 2001 (New York) and March 11, 2011 (Fukushima). The words that come to mind for me are violence, shame, savagery, sadness and yet thankfully, solidarity.

BLACK

There was a spark of unity born spontaneously throughout France, and elsewhere I believe citizens of the world simultaneously had the beautiful marks of solidarity indelibly etched on their souls. When I created Marron Rouge based on my own humanitarian and environmental concerns, I radically changed my life to devote time to worthy causes and put people at the heart of my projects.

But what just happened January 7, 2015 along with a few others sad examples in 2013/2014 are deflating: • A reality TV star made the news because she shot her companion, • A book motivated by pure evil, written by a bitter woman, sells by the thousands, • Citizens protest to deny the happiness of others only because they do not love in the same way, • A polemicist spews venom on the human race solely as a means to sell his books, • …

This is not the world in which I want to live. These are not the messages of love and brotherhood that my parents passed on to me (peace be to their souls). I did not grow up in a system of single-minded thought and for that I am thankful. I refuse mediocrity, this wickedness, this nonsense and instead choose to have a more benevolent and respectful approach towards other human beings, even if we do not share the same views.

I will however end this message end on a more positive and optimistic note. I’ll wish great success to the climate conference to be held this year in Paris, France. The COP21 is a serious issue and we must do everything to ensure decisions are made for the good of our planet and all of us.

GREEN

I’ll wish for the cessation of all civil wars: military, official and unofficial, that exist around the world. I ‘m not a preacher, not a politician, not a careless nor unconscious, but a mere dreamer citizen. Dreamers of the world encourage imagination, solidarity, and positive initiatives. We are the central actors in the play of our lives and stand ready to ensure that in 2015, our world again becomes serene and human. I’ll wish you, joy, pleasure, and beautiful moments to share with those you love.

With Marron I have the chance to meet a lot of people and one of the last encounter I made is Christine Ollier .

Christine Ollier is the leader of the OLETAL company which is located in Lyon .

OLETAL is a wholesaler supplies for shops and since some years OLETAL product paper bags personalized or customized

Appointment with Christine Ollier , I arrived at the shop and I introduce myself by saying that I had an appointment . A man welcomed me and said with great kindness I will inform Christine and it goes in the back room .

A few minutes later a woman comes to meet me wearing a broad smile.

In reading the project of Marron Rouge , she offers me to make a presentation of my products in her shop for all clients ( which could also be mine) . I find this very generous offer , and over all that a priori this is a first in this shop. Of course I accepted the proposal and appointment June 16, 2014 at OLETAL .

But I leave it to Christine to attend because I asked him a few questions.

Jean-Marc : Hello Christine Ollier . You are the leader of the Company Olétal that many shopkeepers know . Can you introduce yourself in a few lines and introduce your company ?

Christine Ollier : Hello Jean- Marc ,

Oletal is a family company founded by my father in law in 1962 and I have led since January 2005. I am a mother of 3 children. My background is unique and run the business is a passion constantly renewed .

– Since 1995 , we have developed a production of paper bags flexo printed or hot stamping . We offer positions on a wide range of bags and we print from small quantities ( 200 bags ) . Our deadlines are very short.

JM: Your company shines in Rhone Alps but not only. The website covers the whole of France?

CO : Indeed, our reputation is strong in the region and the website allows us to expand our offering throughout France and even abroad . It brings us great contacts and new loyal customers over time .

JM: What is the current force Olétal ?

CO : Our choice is a strength but also our industry knowledge that enables us to support customers in their research . We have an excellent ” sourcing ” and can do manufacture many products corresponding to specific requests .

JM : You now have a full service commercial space for shops. What kind of shops are the most represented ?

JM : Would you have a ” funny ” story about a client request ” wacky ” you have made ?

CO : Wacky might not be the word, but yes unusual . We decorated a car for a night match at OL . We sometimes sell modeling for artists who enjoy the cut to create a work .

Printing on bags can be surprising : lovers messages ( especially for weddings), original logos …

JM : June 16, 2014 , you will welcome in your premises Marron Rouge for a whole morning . What made ​​you decide to accept our presence ? A priori this is the first time you do this kind of operation?

CO : I first and foremost a heart for products Marron Rouge , and I find it interesting that my clients can meet young designers. They are themselves looking for differentiating products . Create fun times meeting within Olétal seems quite consistent with our culture.

JM : Another thing to add?

CO : Welcome to Marron Rouge

JM : A final question concerns more Marron Rouge . We specialize in the design and recycling. What you think of when the word jumble , environment, ecology, recycling , sustainable development?

CO : Above all, my printing bags , since the creation of this activity, in 1995 , Richard Ollier chose avant-garde at the time, to invest in a printing machine based inks to water in respect of the environment.

With regard to recycling, we offer more recycled and recyclable bags, paper or plastic. We intend to make our contribution in the chain of sustainable development.

Any action of our suppliers in this sense, innovation, holds our attention.

March 5, 2014, students from the campus of the University of Cergy Pontoise (France) decided to dedicate a day to to honor the Upcycling and more generally called the Circular Economy , in creating UPCYCLING DAY

Before getting into the thick of things trying to see more clearly the terms “barbarians”

The attached video published by the Ellen Mc Arthur Foundation explains what is called the Circular Economy

Upcycling Day is a special day that allows everyone to immerse themselves in the world of circular economy and upcycling , through educational and practical workshops and conferences bringing together the best experts and most iconic actors .

The objectives set by the students are:

Awareness of the use of a new resource: the waste.

Promote the practice of upcycling for individuals and in organizations.

Unite students, associations, businesses and the general public in a common and responsible action.

The program of the day

Recognized experts held accessible to all conferences, helping to understand the major environmental issues

Unpublished animations and friendly stands to immerse themselves in the world of recycling

About animations, I was asked to participate as Marron Rouge and I have not accepted immediately (November 2013) , because I wanted to have the program and the course of the day that was sent to me in January 2014 and there I said YES .

That’s what I have proposed for this day : I lead a workshop during the day. During the day students will have collected plastic bottles to be entrusted to the workshop. With all these plastic bottles we will create an object that remains on the university after this day. The ideas will of course object to define (non exhaustive list): a light , a seat , a sculpture …

We will agree with Gregory to think 3-4 objects we could create during this day. The morning of March 5, 2014 and will choosse one or two items at the end of the day that students will pick from our selection.

Upstream of the day, the project manager for the University will launch the ” password” in the campus so that the maximum plastic bottles will be collected . We hope that these plastic bottles are of the same brand so that we make a rather creative design. Of course since we have limited time, we also requested that plastic bottles are washed of every label.

We therefore expect many on this great event and feel free to come and share.

€ 10

Marron Rouge organize a little game to understand how you are “Marron Rouge “. Send us your photos featuring our fashion accessories and decorative objects with a small funny text (or not). Allow us to publish these pictures on our social networking pages and our blog. Discount vouchers and / or small gifts to win. This game is also open to business users, send us pictures to see how you scenery our articles

Mail address for pictures and texts : contact@marronrouge.comEnd of this game : December 31, 2013

I met Alexis André, and we go to local bar to talk about target of the project. I met a smiling, enthusiastic and excited young man at the idea of this project I explained him.

After the interview, I asked Alexis , before to accept him or not as an intern , to address within 10 days , a draft of the understanding of the project.

Alexis sends me a summary document of several pages, that “proved” the understanding of the total project and he had also good sources of documentation.

Alexis has integrated Marron Rouge as an intern on July 15, 2013 and will leave Marron Rouge October 15, 2013.

The first 15 days we thought the project, it was amended, and it was finalized :

Storage spaces visible in the showroom to store the goods, prototypes, components used for trade shows, and the ” paperwork “

Large cubes on wheels with a dual reporting function and storage

Floors made of pallets to introduce decorative elements

Small cubes of different sizes used to store or presentation

Frames to showcase products

To order s recycled pallets through BIOPORT

Start of construction of the various structures

Changes in certain structures in progress

The month of August 2013 has been intense since the first big deadline was Maison et Objet for September 4, 2013 .

A beautiful scenery was made and implemented on this latest edition of Maison et Objet .

And finally implementation of the showroom had been done.

A great team where each of us there used his own skills: design, modification, implementation, patience, satisfaction, frustrations, disagreements, symbiosis, laughter … a beautiful human project as I like

I would like to congratulate with this post Alexis André for his work , his commitment , his talent, his sense of humour. I wish him a bright future which I’m sure will be brilliant .